Environment

Forests in the European Union (EU) are an essential pillar for biodiversity, the economy and climate change mitigation. However, they face significant challenges that require innovative and sustainable strategies.

Forest area and percentage cover

According to Eurostat’s 2020…

Biodiversity conservation is an increasing challenge, especially for freshwater fish species.

The urgency of reversing the decline in aquatic biodiversity and promoting its conservation and recovery is widely recognised at technical and scientific levels, as well as at political …

The latest assessments by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species confirm the progressive loss of biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems.

According to data published in the journal Nature, around a quarter of freshwater …

The energy transition is essential to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future. However, this process raises questions of social justice, in particular who bears the costs and who benefits from the changes. .

This article examines the …

The climate emergency and geopolitical crisis are accelerating Europe’s energy transition. But this process brings with it environmental and social challenges that require strategic and integrated planning.

The energy transition in Europe has gained momentum in recent years. With …

Between 2022 and 2025, Portugal is facing major challenges in the field of municipal waste management, in order to meet the commitments made within the European Union and the objectives set out in the Strategic Plan for Municipal Waste (PERSU …

Another step forward for marine biodiversity.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are defined zones in oceans, seas or other aquatic areas where human activities are regulated or restricted to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainability of marine resources. …

Seabed mining is a current global challenge that poses significant risks to biodiversity and marine ecosystems, especially in such fragile environments with such unique characteristics as the deep sea.

Seabed mining is driven by the growth of the world’s population …

The Earth Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are important milestones in the global quest for social and environmental justice. Although different, these documents share fundamental values and complement each other in building a more harmonious future.

The Earth …

Twenty-five years ago, an important milestone in human history was launched: the Earth Charter. This document offers a global vision and proposes ethical principles to build a more just and peaceful society that respects all living beings.

La Carta de …